Updated : 05/07/2024

Overview

Garner, North Carolina, adopted the North Carolina State Building Code (based upon the ICC body of codes). Garner, NC, Muni. Code § 19-14 (adoption).

Effective 01/01/2019, the state of North Carolina adopted the following codes:

• 2018 North Carolina Residential Code
• 2018 North Carolina Building Code

Helpful resources for Garner, North Carolina include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Garner, North Carolina Home Page
  • Garner, North Carolina Building Inspections
  • Garner, North Carolina Municipal Code
• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for North Carolina

Residential Building Code

North Carolina adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control; however, local governments are free to make laws more strict (with some limitations).See PLRB, North Carolina Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Garner adopted the 2018 North Carolina Residential CodeYou can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Garner ? No
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No county amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the residential code amendments. We contacted Garner, NC, which informed us that ice barriers are not required.

Roofing Replacement in North Carolina based on the 2018 North Carolina Residential Code

Government Officials

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Garner, NC adopts the North Carolina State Building Code (based upon the ICC body of codes). Garner, NC Muni. Code § 19-14.

Effective 01/01/2019, the state of North Carolina adopted the 2018 North Carolina Residential Code.

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

Garner, NC adopts the North Carolina State Building Code (based upon the ICC body of codes). Garner, NC Muni. Code § 19-14.

Effective 01/01/2019, the state of North Carolina adopted the 2018 North Carolina Existing Building Code (NCBC), with amendments (based upon the 2015 IEBC).

 

Regarding existing buildings, the administrative provisions of the Residential Code reference the North Carolina Administrative Code and the North Carolina Existing Building Code.

R102.7 Existing structures.

For requirements of existing structures, refer to the North Carolina Administrative Coded and Policies and the North Carolina Existing Building Code.

R102.7.1 Additions, alterations or repairs.

Additions, alterations or repairs to any structure shall conform to the requirements for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with all of the requirements of this code, unless otherwise stated. Additions, alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing structure to become unsafe or adversely affect the performance of the building.

2018 NC Res. Code § R102.7.

Existing Structures. For administrative requirements of existing structures, refer to the 2018 North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies.

Commercial Building Code

Garner adopted the 2018 North Carolina Building CodeYou can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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Comments

Garner, NC adopts the North Carolina State Building Code (based upon the ICC body of codes). Garner, NC Muni. Code § 19-14.

Effective 01/01/2019, the state of North Carolina adopted the 2018 North Carolina Building Code.

Existing Buildings

Garner, NC adopts the North Carolina State Building Code (based upon the ICC body of codes). Garner, NC Muni. Code § 19-14.

Effective 01/01/2019, the state of  North Carolina adopted the 2018 North Carolina Existing Building Code (NCBC), with amendments (based upon the 2015 IEBC).

Existing Structures. For administrative requirements of existing structures, refer to the 2018 North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies.

R101.2  Additions, alterations or repairs. Additions, alterations or repairs to any structure shall conform to the requirements for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with all of the requirements of this code, unless otherwise stated. Additions, alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing structure to become unsafe or adversely affect the performance of the building.

R101.8 Requirements of other State agencies, occupational licensing boards and commissions The North Carolina State Building Codes do not include all additional requirements for building and structures that may be imposed by other State agencies, occupational licensing boards and commissions. It will be the responsibility of a permit holder, registered design professional, contractor, or occupational license holder to determine whether any additional requirements exists.

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